The art world is abuzz with the transformation of Derich Born’s 16th-century portrait, a canvas that reveals the passage of time and the hand of the master, Hans Holbein the Younger. Holbein’s meticulous strokes, once again, breathe life into the young German…
In a world grappling with the shadows of monumental challenges, Calida Rawles, a Los Angeles-based painter, employs her art as a conduit for contemplation and rebirth. Her latest series, “A Certain Oblivion,” is a profound reflection on light and darkness, both in…
Afrobeats has emerged as a powerful force in the vibrant landscape of world music, harmonizing cultures and resonating with global audiences. The genre’s meteoric rise is captured through the lens of Oliver Akinfeleye, known as DrDrummerD, whose vivid photographs document the crescendo…
Jo Ann Callis’ 1977 photograph, “Woman with Blue Bow,” captures the viewer with its stark representation of femininity’s constraints. The image, featuring a woman’s head arched back with her neck ensnared by the straps of her dress, exudes a discomforting stillness, emphasized…
In a captivating blend of art and history, a former coal cellar believed to have been Michelangelo’s refuge during turbulent times is set to open to the public. This intriguing space, coined as the artist’s “secret room,” is nestled within the storied…
In an unprecedented event, the Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia in Barcelona welcomed nudists for a special viewing, allowing visitors to shed their clothing as they perused the “Bronzes of Riace” exhibition. This unique tour, a collaboration with the Catalan Naturism Club,…
Leonardo da Vinci’s enigmatic masterpiece, the’ Mona Lisa, ‘ has intrigued observers with its elusive smile for centuries. Now, a groundbreaking discovery reveals another dimension of the painting’s allure: Leonardo’s pioneering use of materials. A recent study has unearthed a rare mineral…
The Cleveland Museum of Art is entangled in a contentious legal battle to prevent the confiscation of a headless bronze statue, valued at a staggering $20 million, by US investigators. The museum’s assertive stance comes after a New York judge deemed “reasonable…
During a drought, the Amazon River has receded to reveal a historical treasure trove: ancient face carvings etched into stone that date back millennia. Human faces and other engravings have surfaced on Ponto das Lajes, a rocky outcrop along the river’s north…
Delali Ayivi, a Togolese-German fashion photographer, has rapidly emerged as a prominent figure in photography, capturing significant moments and faces, including Aminata Touré, Germany’s first Black minister, for Vogue Germany. Her ascent in the field since her professional debut in 2019 is…